Sweezey spent the entire 2023-24 season in the AHL with Cleveland but has earned himself a two-year deal worth $1.55 million (775K AAV). The 28-year-old defensemen's last and only NHL appearance came in the form of nine games with Columbus in 2022-23. In 2023-24, he had a goal and four points in 57 games with Cleveland (AHL).
Sweezey had 11 assists, 62 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus in 52 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) and was recalled Monday on an emergency basis and will draw into the lineup Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old returns to Columbus for a second time this season, having failed to pick up a point in his one-game showing with the Blue Jackets earlier this season.
Sweezey has 11 assists, 62 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus in 52 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) and has been recalled Monday on an emergency basis. The 27-year-old returns to Columbus for a second time this season, having failed to pick up a point in his one-game showing with the Blue Jackets' earlier this season.
Sweezey will likely serve as an extra defenseman on Saturday. The 26-year-old has never appeared in an NHL game but has five assists and 22 PIMS in 14 AHL games this season.
